Job Description

Why WHIN ?

WHIN Music Community Charter School is the first school of its kind! Built on the principles of El Sistema, WHIN is a place where children learn, grow, and make music together. At WHIN, we are building a nucleo , a community where staff, families, and students work together to make a powerful shift in public education that puts learners’ needs first.

 

Our Mission:

To provide our diverse student population with rigorous academic instruction, intensive music education and a positive learning environment so that every student can thrive academically and personally. We believe…

• that all children deserve a high quality education, with access to academic rigor, music creation, and a holistic approach to developing character.
• that a collaboration with families ensures the greatest success for our learners.
• that restorative justice, inquiry-based hands on learning, and authentic learning experiences provide the most effective environments for growth, success, and joy.

We are looking for staff who are…

• looking to grow and prosper in a collaborative work environment
• excited about working in a school and neighborhood where diversity is central
• interested in learning about being an educator

In action, our mission looks like caring deeply about all aspects of our young learners’ potential. We make academics a priority while also ensuring students’ character and personal growth. With music at its core, students experience working together to create something bigger than their individual skills every single day, and this approach extends to our classrooms where project-based, hands-on learning cultivates curious, creative, and hardworking learners.

 

WHIN is currently seeking a Visual Arts teacher who is ready to help grow a unique school community where compassion, kindness, and curiosity drive each and every day. 

 

Specifically, the teacher is responsible for:

• Design and implement an engaging robotics curriculum that aligns with STEM standards and supports WHIN’s educational mission.
• Teach fundamental concepts in robotics, coding, engineering, and technology to students.
• Utilize hands-on learning experiences with robotics kits
• Foster a collaborative learning environment where students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Guide students through robotics projects, competitions, and challenges that encourage creativity and teamwork.
• Collaborate with other teachers to integrate robotics and STEM concepts across subjects.
• Maintain and manage robotics equipment, ensuring resources are readily available and in good working condition.
• Stay up to date with advancements in robotics education and incorporate new tools and teaching strategies into the curriculum.
• Communicate regularly with students, families, and colleagues about student progress and program initiatives.

 

Qualifications for the teacher are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• NYS teaching certification (or eligibility to obtain certification).
• Experience teaching robotics, computer science, or STEM-related subjects in an elementary or middle school setting.
• Proficiency with robotics platforms  and strong knowledge of coding languages such as Python, Scratch, or C++.
• Passion for hands-on, project-based learning and student-centered instruction.
• Excellent classroom management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to WHIN’s mission of fostering academic excellence through music and arts integration
• An unwavering belief that all students can achieve at a high level
• Proven commitment and success working with students and families
• The ability to thrive in a startup environment
• The ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic, and exciting school
• A sense of humor and kindness towards your colleagues

Advanced proficiency in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred

• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Teaching experience and/or certifications
• Project Based Learning and Inquiry Based Learning
• Responsive Classroom, Love & Logic Student Management, and Restorative Justice models

Compensation and Benefits: Compensation & Benefits
WHIN offers a competitive salary, determined through an equity-focused approach that considers an individual’s skills, education, and relevant experience. Our teacher pay scale is available for viewing here .

As a full-time employee at WHIN, you will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additionally, we offer a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match and paid family leave.
EEO Policy: WHIN Music Community Charter School is an equal rights and opportunity agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry, marital status, or any other legally protected classification in its activities, educational programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, IX, and Section 504.

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